Commitment to Reduce Cost of Living in Zambia
Latest Tanzania economy news · Commitment to Reduce Cost of Living in Zambia explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · economy news · GDP · investment
TLDR
- Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected as President of Zambia after winning 60.49% of the votes in the August 13, 2026 election.
- The Electoral Commission of Zambia announced that Hichilema received 2,965,326 votes, while his main opponent, Brian Mundubile, received 1,856,217 votes.
- A total of 8,786,300 voters were registered for the election, with Hichilema's victory margin over Mundubile being 1,109,109 votes.
- Hichilema's campaign focused on economic growth, aiming to double the economy and create two million jobs through investments and private sector development.
- His administration plans to address electricity shortages by increasing production and improving energy infrastructure, as well as boosting copper and mineral production.